This week, On The Record with Randy Beamer gets the scoop on the Texas Legislative special session and the walk-out Democrats from State Senator Roland Gutierrez, (D) Dist. 19. He shares his thoughts on what the walk out really accomplished for the party.

Next, meet the new President and CEO of the city’s largest job-generating organization, greater:SATX, Sarah Carabias Rush. She talks about their strategy for continuing to bring jobs to the San Antonio Metro area, and their momentum going forward.

On Reporter’s Roundtable, columnist Chris Tomlinson with the Express News and Houston Chronicle discusses his latest writing on how solar and wind energy in Texas are being pushed out by lawmakers supporting the oil and gas industry.

On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app. Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/

Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we’re talking with State Rep Dist. 123 Diego Bernal from Illinois about the Democrats fleeing the state to break quorum over Republican’s redistricting plans. He explains the real dangers they are facing, and why he and other Democrats feel they are doing the right thing.

Then, Randy talks with former Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff about his new book “The Elysian Fields of Baseball: The Spiritual Evolution of America’s Game”.

Rachel Hanes, Policy Director for the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance, shares information about the press conference her group was part of to ask local and state officials to improve building standards, limit impervious cover, and limit development to prevent another flood in the Texas Hill Country.

On Reporter’s Roundtable, Stephanie Koithan, Reporter with the San Antonio Current, gives us details about her article on the massive water usage by data centers.

On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app. Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/

Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we meet newly-elected District 6 councilman Ric Galvan, who shares his story, and his priorities for his district.

Next, San Antonio International Airport Director JesusSaenz discusses the latest information from SAT – the newer, faster TSA check-in for military members, and the new grant received from the Federal Aviation Commission.

On Reporter’s Roundtable, Madison Iszler with the San Antonio Express-News discusses her story on the proposed Spurs downtown arena, and what it could cost the city, county, and the Spurs.

On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app. Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/

Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.

Tonight at 7PM, On The Record host Randy Beamer sits down with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones to discuss her first months in office, her priorities, & how she's settling into City Hall. Plus, San Antonio Current Editor-In-Chief Sanford Nowlin shares reporting on Ken Paxton's divorce and his eroding support among state GOP leaders.Catch On The Record with Randy Beamer on-air (channel 9) and online with the PBS app.

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we hear how local reporters are dealing with their jobs as they report from the hill country flooding tragedy. Randy talks to KSAT 12 anchor/reporter Myra Arthur about her coverage of the disaster, including dealing with families who have lost loved ones to hearing the responses from both the Governor and the President at the press conferences.

Next, how did the geographical makeup of the hill country terrain add to the flooding? And how can we work with natural elements to help slow the flow of water during heavy rain? UTSA Professor Dr. Hatim Sharif, expert in civil and environmental engineering, shares his ideas.

On Reporter’s Roundtable, Express News hill country reporter Ricardo Delgado discusses his coverage of the Kerr County Commissioners meeting this week as that group faces strong criticism for previous oversights and budget decisions.

On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app. Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/

Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, we talk with Austin Dickson, CEO of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country about his agency’s effort to coordinate help for victims of the Kerrville floods.

Then, we talk with Express-News Meteorologist Anthony Franze about how the flooding happened, and how the unique weather pattern caused the Mesoscale Convective Vortex responsible for the torrential rain.

We continue meeting the new San Antonio city council members. This week it’s District 8’s Ivalis Mesa Gonzalez, who talks about her activist mother who inspired her to get involved in community efforts.

On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app. Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/

Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.

This week, On The Record with Randy Beamer:

Jeff Webster, president of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, shares thoughts on U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to consolidate military commands, and what the local economic impact could be.

Next, San Antonio City Councilwoman Misty Spears explains why she wants to “get back to basics”.

Also, hear from Spurs owner Peter J. Holt and what he wants with Project Marvel.

This week On The Record with Randy Beamer, it’s a meet and greet with new city council Rep. Edward Mungia from District 4. He talks about growing up on the southside, and what his priorities are for his district as he enters his first term.

Next, TX House Representative Diego Bernal shares his thoughts on the legislative session, the governor’s last-minute vetoes, and what he expects from the upcoming special session.

On Reporter’s Roundtable, Randy talks with Dylan Baddour, reporter with Inside Climate News, about the power-hungry data centers Texas is building at a frenzied rate. Why there is concern about how these are being powered, and where they are being built.

On The Record airs 7 p.m. Thursdays. Watch on-air (channel 9.1) or online via the PBS app. Watch all past episodes by visiting https://video.klrn.org/show/klrn-on-the-record/

Generous support for On The Record on KLRN is provided by Steve and Adele Dufilho.